Legal

What is a Public Limited Company (PLC)?

For some businesses setting up as a public limited company can make sense – but what is a PLC and what are its advantages and disadvantages?

Structuring your New Law Practice: Do You Need a Partner?

If you are thinking of starting your own law practice, you are likely to be facing the dilemma: going solo or with a partner? Let's look at the pros and cons.

Filing Dormant Company Accounts

The prospect of dealing with ‘company accounts’ may seem a daunting one, but when it comes to dormant companies the...

The difference between a registered and service address

Both offices are two key addresses you need to provide to Companies House when you’re forming a new company. We explain the difference between the two.

GDPR – What small businesses need to know

25th May 2019 marks 1 year since the deadline for compliance of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) which was...

What is a Franchise?

Sometimes when you want to start out in business, with an idea that’s not unique, it can be easier to...

Registering or Forming a Company, What’s the Difference?

When starting a company there’s a lot of jargon that you’ll need to get your head around. We’re often asked...

What is a Confirmation Statement?

What is a Confirmation Statement? The confirmation statement is a Companies House filing requirement which replaces the annual return. All...

How to Stay as a Dormant Company

Don’t unwittingly involve your company in any significant transactions and make sure you keep up with your reporting requirements. In...

Limited Company Vs Sole Trader: Advantages and Disadvantages

Being a sole trader can be the easiest first step – but what are the advantages and disadvantages of sole trading vs forming a limited company?